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Inthis weeks episode ofSuccession, Connor Roys ambitions to run for president were finally taken seriously.
I think its starting to get to him that nobody needs him anywhere.
If I ran for state assembly, I dont think hed be so impressed.
Connor does suffer from some delusional disorder.
That doesnt seem daunting to him at all.I dont think its ever a consideration for Connor.
Hes like, I can do that.
Clearly, he cant.
He has no aptitude for the business world.
But I think Connor developed his own fantasy world for many, many years.
Its just like, Yeah, other people do it.
I can do it.
The confidence that comes withunlimited wealth.
Is that something youve given thought to?Yeah, theres little hints along the way.
I cant really talk about it, but theres stuff that happens this season where things have come out.
Hes very concerned about the environment, which is maybe not a typical Republican stance.
Its like, the business of America is business.
I think the right is pretty much lets make money.
Hes not all about that.
Its very fluid: kind of a stream-of-consciousness platform.
That makes him an atypical Republican.Hes not really Republican.
He styles himself as a libertarian, and libertarian means many different things to many different people.
Then it was co-opted by a faction of neocons maybe 30 years ago.
Its just one of those things that I dont know has any meaning anymore.
Hes basically like, Stay out of my business.
I have my money.
Actually, sociopaths are what they are.
I dont know if thats a popular political party, but it is who they are.
Obviously, the show is taking place in a world without COVID.
Its kind of like the author Hunter S. Thompson.
I think Connor might be like that.
Theres a little bit of hypocrisy there.
That constant contradictoriness must be fun to play.Yeah, you dont want to play the straight-arrow good boy.
Ive done that a couple times and its really boring.
I did one Western in my life, and I played the sad widower.
You dont want to be that guy.
You want to be the guy that rides into town and shoots everybody.
This is a little more like that.
Given the way hes treated, hes pretty even-keeled.
Its been building up for many, many years.
He was always on the outside looking in after the old man divorced my mother.
People say Oh, hows Connor?
Oh, hes fine.
Hes in New Mexico, whatever.
At some point its going to break.
One Friday after school, she said, What are you doing Monday?
Do you want to drive in a presidential motorcade?
And I immediately said, Yes and Why?
But every administration relies on volunteers to drive people like the press.
But anyway, it was great fun.
I got to blow through red lights with cops whizzing by on motorcycles.
I had my mask on.
He said, You know who you sound like?
And the cat was out of the bag.
I got to meet the president briefly the next morning for a very quick photo op.
He was very nice.
Taller than I thought.
I mean, hes 80 and hes in great shape.
He doesnt stop moving all day.
Connor should beware: Be careful what you wish for, because you might get it.
But I think Connor might [drive a press van].
Kendall would certainly think it was beneath his dignity.
Who knows what he might do?
